Try This Classic French 75 Cocktail Recipe

Named after the French 75mm field gun, which was commonly used in World War I, this classic cocktail is a combination of gin, lemon juice and Champagne that’s will be sure to bring out the best in you.

Here’s how to make this refreshing drink:

Recipe makes 1 cocktail.

French 75 cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tsps sugar
• Champagne or sparkling wine
• Long thin lemon spiral and cocktail cherry to garnish
• Cocktail shaker

Directions

1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake gin, lemon juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
3. Strain into a champagne flute.
4. Top up with champagne or sparkling wine and stir gently.
5. Garnish with a long, thin lemon spiral and a cocktail cherry.